Hot Chocolate Affogato is now available at 16 Handles’ Manhattan locations, and will expand into other areas in the month of February.

“We’re starting off 2013 by kicking things up a notch and taking our frozen-yogurt flavors and novelties to the next level,” says Solomon Choi, 16 Handles founder and CEO. “For those unfamiliar with an Affogato, the word literal means drowned in Italian. Our proprietary recipe pairs everyone’s favorite frozen yogurt with rich Ghirardelli hot chocolate. It’s certain to become a winter treat that many will love to sip and savor.”

16 Handles features 16 rotating “handles” of frozen yogurt, along with an endless toppings bar that includes fresh, hand-cut fruit, nuts, candies, cakes, sauces, and other exclusive, chef-inspired toppings.